Center Line Markings
Solid Yellow Line
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The solid yellow line indicates a no passing zone applying to traffic with the solid line to its immediate left. This can be used adjacent to a broken yellow line to indicate no passing in one direction.
A double solid yellow line indicates passing is prohibited in both directions of travel.
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A single solid yellow line should only be used to define the median of a freeway or divided roadway, or the left edge of a one-way roadway.
Broken Yellow Lines
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A broken yellow line defines the center of a two-lane, two-way roadway where passing is permitted.
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